Should you buy ASO stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Academy Sports And Outdoors (ASO) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.45 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Hold signal since
- Price since signal Up 3.66%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 9.00%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 14.3x
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 13.1x
Green day on Monday for Academy Sports And Outdoors stock after gaining 3.66%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Academy Sports And Outdoors stock price gained 3.66% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $48.13 to $49.89. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.07% from a day low at $48.06 to a day high of $50.01. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -0.02% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -33 thousand shares and in total, 863 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $43.06 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stockhas broken the wide and falling short-term trend up. Firstly a slower falling rate is indicated, but this may very well be an early signal of a trend shift. On the reaction, there will be support on the roof of the current trend broken, which is $49.71, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $56.78 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
ASO Signals & Forecast
The Academy Sports And Outdoors stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $48.28 and $47.97. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.05%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Academy Sports And Outdoors stock
Academy Sports And Outdoors finds support from accumulated volume at $49.25 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $1.96 (4.07%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.26%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $48.09 (-3.61%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 9 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (ASO) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Academy Sports And Outdoors Inc to open at $49.32, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $48.97 and $50.81, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.85 (+/-3.77%) up or down from last closing price. If Academy Sports And Outdoors Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.77% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $49.90 (0.02%) than the support at $49.25 (1.28%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Academy Sports And Outdoors Inc stock A Buy?
Academy Sports And Outdoors holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score:
0.445
Hold/Accumulate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $49.32 ( 1.15%).
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ASO Performance
Trading levels for ASO
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 51.27 | 2.77% |
| R2 | 50.53 | 1.28% |
| R1 | 50.07 | 0.351% |
| Price | 49.89 | |
| S1 | 48.57 | -2.64% |
| S2 | 48.11 | -3.57% |
| S3 | 47.36 | -5.06% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 51.67 | 3.57% |
| R2 | 50.37 | 0.96% |
| R1 | 49.90 | 0.0200% |
| Price | 49.89 | |
| S1 | 49.25 | -1.28% |
| S2 | 48.50 | -2.79% |
| S3 | 45.48 | -8.84% |
ASO Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 04, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | $0.150 | 0.290% |
| 2 | Mar 05, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | $0.150 | 0.253% |
| 3 | Dec 04, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.130 | 0.266% |
| 4 | Aug 28, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | Oct 09, 2025 | $0.130 | 0.261% |
| 5 | Jun 05, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | $0.130 | 0.291% |
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